ai4bharat/Pralekha huggingface dataset:
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
707.24 LMT of Paddy procured in KMS 2021-22 
96.41 Lakh farmers benefitted with MSP value of Rs. 1,38,619.58 crore
The paddy procurement is progressing smoothly in Kharif Marketing Season  2021-22 at MSP from farmers, as was done in previous years.
A quantity of 707.24 LMT of Paddy has been procured in KMS 2021-22 up to 27.02.2022 in the procuring States/UTs of Chandigarh, Gujarat, Assam, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Telangana, Rajasthan, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, West Bengal, NEF , Bihar, Odisha, Maharashtra, Puducherry, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.
Till now about 96.41 Lakh farmers have been benefitted with an MSP value of Rs. 1,38,619.58 crore.
Paddy Procurement in KMS 2021-22 / As on 28.02.2022)
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State/UT
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|
Quantity of Paddy Procurement 
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|
No of the farmers benefitted
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|
MSP value 
|
|
|
|
|
|
ANDHRA PRADESH
|
|
3560032
|
|
547556
|
|
6977.66
|
|
|
|
TELANGANA
|
|
7022000
|
|
1062428
|
|
13763.12
|
|
|
|
ASSAM
|
|
50523
|
|
7612
|
|
99.03
|
|
|
|
BIHAR
|
|
4453762
|
|
635434
|
|
8729.37
|
|
|
|
CHANDIGARH
|
|
27286
|
|
1781
|
|
53.48
|
|
|
|
CHHATTISGARH
|
|
9201000
|
|
2105972
|
|
18033.96
|
|
|
|
GUJARAT
|
|
121865
|
|
25081
|
|
238.86
|
|
|
|
HARYANA
|
|
5530596
|
|
310083
|
|
10839.97
|
|
|
|
HIMACHAL PR.
|
|
27628
|
|
5851
|
|
54.15
|
|
|
|
JHARKHAND
|
|
373042
|
|
72877
|
|
731.16
|
|
|
|
J&K
|
|
40520
|
|
8724
|
|
79.42
|
|
|
|
KARNATAKA
|
|
112037
|
|
36927
|
|
219.59
|
|
|
|
KERALA
|
|
247321
|
|
98161
|
|
484.75
|
|
|
|
MADHYA PR.
|
|
4582610
|
|
661756
|
|
8981.92
|
|
|
|
MAHARASHTRA
|
|
1333414
|
|
469767
|
|
2613.49
|
|
|
|
ODISHA
|
|
5200081
|
|
1138157
|
|
10192.16
|
|
|
|
PUDUCHERRY
|
|
140
|
|
37
|
|
0.28
|
|
|
|
PUNJAB
|
|
18685532
|
|
924299
|
|
36623.64
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|
|
|
NEF 
|
|
31250
|
|
14575
|
|
61.25
|
|
|
|
TAMILNADU
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|
1918889
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|
291465
|
|
3761.02
|
|
|
|
UTTAR PRADESH
|
|
6493889
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|
937104
|
|
12728.02
|
|
|
|
UTTRAKHAND
|
|
1156066
|
|
56034
|
|
2265.89
|
|
|
|
WEST BENGAL
|
|
547436
|
|
228369
|
|
1072.97
|
|
|
|
RAJASTHAN
|
|
7357
|
|
563
|
|
14.42
|
|
|
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ALL INDIA TOTAL
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|
70724277
|
|
9640613
|
|
138619.58
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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Shri Parshottam Rupala visits IVF centre that has produced the first IVF Banni calf in the country
Minister underlines the immense possibilities of revenue generation and of a sustainable model of production of calves through IVF technology
The Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala visited the JK Trust Bovegejix Pune today. This IVF centre has produced the first IVF Banni calf in the country.
On the occassion, the Minister said, “I had the opportunity to have first hand visual experience of the extraction of Oocytes from a Sahiwal breed cow at the Dr. Vijaypat Singhania Centre of Excellence for Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Livestock".
Shri Rupala expressed his appreciation on the occasion. He said “I had the pleasure of meeting “samadhi “ and “Gauri “ Sahiwal mother cows who have produced 100 and 125 calves. Each calf was sold at the cost of Rs. 1 lakh . Hence , I am told that these two mother cows have generated an income of approximately 1 crore in an year to the JK BovaGenix”.
He underlined the immense possibilities of revenue generation and a sustainable model of production of calves through IVF technology.
The JK Bova Genix is an initiative of the JK trust. The Trust has introduced IVF and ET Technologies for multiplication of genetically superior Cows and Buffaloes with a focus on selected indigenous Cattle Breeds.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Continuation of the on-going Plan Scheme - Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme , over the 15th Finance Commission cycle for five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with an outlay of Rs.13554.42 Crore
Ministry of MSME, Government of India is implementing Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme , to facilitate generation of employment opportunities for unemployed youth across the country by assisting setting up of micro-enterprises in non-farm sector. KVIC is national level nodal agency. At State/District level State office of KVIC, State KVIBs and DICs are the implementing agencies. Coir Board is the implementing Agency for the Coir Units.
Entire process of application to sanction and release of funds by banks is online through the portal https://www.kviconline.gov.in/pmeepeportal/pmegphome/index.jsp.
Since its inception in 2008-09, about 7.8 lakh micro enterprises have been assisted with a subsidy of Rs 19,995 Crore generating estimated sustainable employment for 64 lakh persons. About 80% of the units assisted are in rural areas and about 50% units are owned by SC, ST and women categories.
The PMEGP has now been approved for continuation over the 15th Finance Commission Cycle for five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with an outlay of Rs.13554.42 Crore. Following major modifications/improvements have been made in the existing Scheme:
- i. Increasing the maximum project cost from existing Rs.25 lakh to Rs. 50 lakh for manufacturing units and from existing Rs.10 lakh to Rs.20 lakh for service units.
- Modify definition of village industry and Rural Area for PMEGP. Areas falling under Panchayti Raj institutions to be accounted under rural area, where as areas under Municipality to be treated as urban area.
- All Implementing Agencies are allowed to receive and process applications in all areas irrespective of the rural or urban category.
- PMEGP applicants under aspirational districts and transgender will be treated as Special category applicants and entitled for higher subsidy.
Major impact: Scheme will create sustainable estimated employment opportunities for about 40 lakh persons in five financial years.
States/districts covered: All the States/UTs will be covered under the Scheme.
Higher rate of Margin Money subsidy - 25% of the project cost in urban area and 35% of the project cost in rural areas, for special category applicants including, SC, ST, OBC, women, Transgender, Physically Disabled, NER, Aspirational and Border district applicants. For General category applicants subsidy is 15% of the project cost in urban area and 25% of the project cost in rural areas.
Revised scheme guidelines will be available on the website: msme.gov.in
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Prime Minister's Office
PM performs darshan and pooja at Sanwariya Seth Temple in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi performed darshan and pooja at Sanwariya Seth Temple in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan today.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
“चित्तौड़गढ़ के ऐतिहासिक श्री सांवलिया सेठ मंदिर में दर्शन-पूजन कर अभिभूत हूं। यहां मैंने राजस्थान के अपने परिवारजनों की सुख-समृद्धि की कामना की।”
Ministry of Finance
Departments of Mumbai Customs Zone – I to be functional during March 30 – 31, 2019
Mumbai Customs Zone-I, in its endeavour to discharge its economic responsibility, informs importers, exporters, customs Brokers and other stakeholders that all concerned departments of Mumbai Customs Zone-I will be working during the last weekend of current financial year i.e. 30.03.2019 and 31.03.2019 to facilitate the trade.
All importers, exporters and other stakeholders are advised to avail the facility.
Special Service and Features
Rozgar Mela: Newly appointed candidates should work hard for the betterment of the country, says Union Minister of State for Finance Dr. Bhagawat Karad
Kochi: January 20, 2023
Union Minister of State for Finance Dr. Bhagawat Karad today called upon newly appointed candidates to work hard and contribute their might for the growth of the country. He urged them to work smart, be creative and implement new ideas during their tenure as government servants.
The Minister was addressing an event organized in Kochi after distributing the appointment orders as part of the third phase of Rozgar Mela, a central scheme to provide employment to ten lakh people. The Union Minister suggested that the youth should use new technologies to improve work and aim at yielding better results.
On the occasion, appointment orders were handed over to 88 newly appointed people.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rozgar Mela through video conferencing and interacted with the appointees. Recruitment involves central government institutions including Railways, VSSC, EPFO, NSO and Department of Posts.
In the function organized in Kochi under the auspices of the Income Tax Department, Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Kerala Dr. G. V. Hemalatha Devi welcomed the gathering. Other senior officials of the Income Tax Department were also present on the occasion.
In another function organized in Thiruvananthapuram, of the 108 people appointed from the region, 25 people received appointment orders from the Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shri Rameswar Teli. Remaining orders were handed over by the higher officials of the respective departments.
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Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President to lead the Indian delegation to the XVIII NAM Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu will lead the Indian delegation at the XVIII Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement  to be held at Baku, Azerbaijan on 25-26 October. The Summit will be preceded by Senior Officials Meeting and Ministerial Meeting.
The theme for the XVIII NAM Summit is “Upholding the Bandung Principles to ensure concerted and adequate response to the challenges of contemporary world”. The Ten Principles of Bandung, a political statement encapsulating the need to promote world peace and cooperation were formulated at the Asian-African Conference in 1955.
The theme is significant as it relates to the forthcoming 65th anniversary of Bandung Principles in 2020 and the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Movement in 2021.
India is one of the founding members of the Non-Aligned Movement , which was established in 1961 with 29 members. It has since grown to 120 members to become one of the largest groupings of nation-states
The Summit will focus on a whole gamut of contemporary issues such as Terrorism, threats to peace and security, UN reform, climate change, sustainable development, economic governance and south-south cooperation.
The participation of the Vice President would further strengthen India’s engagement with NAM and its member countries.
The Vice President will deliver the national statement at the NAM Summit and hold bilateral meetings with other Heads of States and Governments including the President of the host country, on the sidelines.
In his interventions, the Vice President is expected to highlight the need for world community to come together to combat the threat of terrorism and the imminent need to democratize and reform multilateral bodies like the United Nations Security Council to make them stronger and more representative.
He will also address the members of the Indian community at a reception organized by the Embassy of India in Baku.
The Vice President will lead the delegation comprising the External Affairs Minister, Shri S. Jaishankar, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Shri Syed Akbaruddin and the Secretary to the Vice President, Shri I.V Subba Rao.
Ministry of Defence
IN MARCOs – USN seals Joint Special Forces Exercise Commences at Goa
: Mumbai, December 4, 2022
The 7th edition of Exercise Sangam, a joint Naval Special Forces exercise between Indian Navy MARCOs and US Navy SEALs commenced from 01 Dec 22 at Goa. Exercise Sangam was first conducted in 1994 and is an important military and diplomatic initiative between the two nations, reflective of the trust and friendship between them.
The present edition will see personnel from SEAL Team Five based at San Diego, USA and Indian Navy MARCOs from INS Abhimanyu together and aims at exchange of ideas and experiences on various aspects of Maritime Special Operations.
Whilst a joint exercise among US SEALs, MARCOs and other participating nations’ Naval Special Forces is held annually as part of Exercise Malabar, the Sangam series is a bi-lateral exercise purely between the US and Indian Special Forces. The exercise is planned for a duration of three weeks wherein personnel will exercise and hone their skills in Maritime Interdiction Operations, Direct Action Missions, Combat Free Fall Jumps, Special Heliborne Operations, and various other evolutions.
Ministry of Textiles
To give boost to Technical Textiles and ensure availability of skilled manpower, Centre develops guidelines for new Degree Courses in Technical Textiles for engineering institutes
Ministry of Textiles to provide financial assistance up to Rs. 15 Cr for new courses
The Ministry of Textiles has developed guidelines for introduction of new degree courses in Technical Textile in engineering colleges. The Ministry intends to provide financial assistance up to Rs. 15 Cr to the educational institutes meeting the eligibility criteria as per guidelines. These guidelines shall be released soon and applications from educational institutes will be invited.
The intervention is part of the National Technical Textiles Mission . Along with development of a new Degree Course, updation of the existing conventional degree courses with new papers of Technical Textiles, establishment of laboratory infrastructure involving upgrading of existing infrastructure, setting-up of New Laboratory Equipment facilities, and Training of trainers and faculty members across different application areas of Technical Textiles are also included in the guidelines.
Technical textiles have contributed immensely in productivity improvement, public safety, cost reduction and durability of infrastructure projects, environment protection and improvements in living standards of citizens in the developed countries. India has nearly 6% of world market size of 250 billion USD. Penetration level of technical textiles is low in India at 5-10 % as against 30-70% in advanced countries. The mission aims at improving penetration level of technical textiles in the country.
One of the major factors affecting the growth of technical textiles in the country is the lack of quality manpower, specially educated and trained engineers and professionals, and highly skilled workmen both for manufacturing and application areas of technical textiles. Therefore, in order to become a world leader and pioneer in the field of technical textiles in the next decade, India has to lay focused emphasis on creating an effective knowledge and world-class skill ecosystem.
Ministry of Finance
Grant of Rs. 1154.90 crore released to States for Urban Local Bodies
Total grant of Rs. 9,172.63 crore released to Urban Local bodies so far in 2021-22
The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance today released an amount of Rs. 1154.90 crore to 4 States for providing grants to Urban Local Bodies. The States to which grants were released on Monday are Andhra Pradesh , Bihar , Gujarat  and Sikkim . The grants released are meant for Non-Million Plus cities  including Cantonment Boards.
The 15th Finance Commission in its report for the period from 2021-22 to 2025-26 has divided the Urban Local Bodies into two categories:  Million-Plus urban agglomerations/cities , and  all other cities and towns with less than one million population . The 15th FC has recommended separate grants for them. Out of the total grants recommended by the Commission for Non-Million Plus cities, 40% is basic  grant and the remaining 60% is tied grant. Basic grants  are utilised for location specific felt needs, except for payment of salary and incurring other establishment expenditure.
On the other hand, tied grants for the Non-Million Plus cities are released for supporting and strengthening the delivery of basic services. Out of the total tied grant, 50% is earmarked for ‘Sanitation Solid Waste Management and attainment of star ratings as developed by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs . The remaining 50% is tied to ‘Drinking water, rainwater harvesting and water recycling’.
The tied grants are meant to ensure availability of additional funds to urban local bodies over and above the funds allocated by the Centre and the State for sanitation and drinking water under various Centrally Sponsored Schemes and provide quality services to citizens. State wise amount of urban local bodies grant released to states in the financial year 2021-22 so far are as under:
Rs in crore
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S.No.
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State
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Amount of ULB grant released in 2021-22
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|
1
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
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873.00
|
|
2
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
0.00
|
|
3
|
|
Assam
|
|
0.00
|
|
4
|
|
Bihar
|
|
759.00
|
|
5
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
369.90
|
|
6
|
|
Goa
|
|
13.50
|
|
7
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
660.00
|
|
8
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|
Haryana
|
|
193.50
|
|
9
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
98.55
|
|
10
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
187.00
|
|
11
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
375.00
|
|
12
|
|
Kerala
|
|
168.00
|
|
13
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
499.00
|
|
14
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
461.00
|
|
15
|
|
Manipur
|
|
0.00
|
|
16
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
0.00
|
|
17
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
17.00
|
|
18
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
0.00
|
|
19
|
|
Odisha
|
|
411.00
|
|
20
|
|
Punjab
|
|
185.00
|
|
21
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
490.50
|
|
22
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
10.00
|
|
23
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
741.75
|
|
24
|
|
Telangana
|
|
209.43
|
|
25
|
|
Tripura
|
|
58.00
|
|
26
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
1592.00
|
|
27
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
104.50
|
|
28
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
696.00
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
9172.63
Ministry of Communications
Last date for submission of Applications under Design led Manufacturing scheme extended till 25th August 2022
Registration process for Design-led manufacturing under the PLI Scheme for Telecom and Networking Products started from 21st June 2022
Scheme on 24th February 2021, with a financial outlay of ₹ 12,195 Crores. With the objective to build a strong ecosystem for 5G, the Guidelines for the PLI Scheme for Telecom & Networking Products have been amended with effect from 1st April 2022 to introduce Design- led Manufacturing with additional one percent incentive rates.
The registration process for Applicants for Design-led manufacturing under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Telecom and Networking Products started on 21st June 2022. The last date for submission of the Application was initially fixed as 20th July 2022 which was extended till 5th August 2022.
Keeping in view the requests made by some of the interested companies, it has been decided to further extend the last date for submission of Applications on the Scheme Portal  up to 25th August 2022.
Prime Minister's Office
PM visits Haryana, unveils statue of Sir Chhotu Ram, lays Foundation Stone of Rail Coach Refurbishing Karkhana
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, visited Sampla, Rohtak in Haryana today.
He unveiled a statue of Deenbandhu Sir Chhotu Ram. At a public meeting, the Prime Minister unveiled a plaque to mark the laying of Foundation Stone of the Rail Coach Refurbishing Karkhana, Sonepat. Once complete, this will be a major repair and maintenance facility for rail coaches in the northern region. It is being set up using modular and prefabricated construction techniques, modern machinery, and environment-friendly features.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that Chaudhary Chhotu Ram ji was one of those social reformers, who made an important contribution for India. He described Sir Chhotu Ram as a strong voice for the oppressed and the deprived.
The Prime Minister said that the Rail Coach Refurbishing Karkhana will contribute to the development of not just Sonepat, but the entire State of Haryana. He said it will benefit small entrepreneurs in the region, besides generating employment for youth.
The Prime Minister complimented Sir Chhotu Ram’s vision. In this context, he also spoke of the Bhakra Dam. The Prime Minister mentioned Sir Chhotu Ram’s initiatives to provide remunerative prices to farmers, and also spoke of the steps taken by the Union Government in this regard.
Speaking about the progress of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, the Prime Minister said that the first beneficiary of the health assurance scheme was from this State. He expressed satisfaction that in two weeks, more than 50,000 people have benefited from this scheme.
The Prime Minister mentioned success achieved under the “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” scheme. He observed that girls born in villages of Haryana are making the country proud in the global arena, and the youth of Haryana is helping make India a global sports power. He added that these are indications that we are progressing rapidly towards realizing the dreams of Sir Chhotu Ram.
Prime Minister's Office
PM constantly monitoring the situation in Gorakhpur
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, is constantly monitoring the situation in Gorakhpur.
“PM is constantly monitoring the situation in Gorakhpur. He is in constant touch with authorities from the Central and UP Governments.
MoS Health Anupriya Patel and the Union Health Secretary will take stock of the situation from Gorakhpur”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Conditions are favourable for further advance of southwest monsoon into some more parts of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, remaining parts Chhattisgarh, Odisha &entire West Bengal
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department:

All India Weather Inference
- Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of south Gujarat region,remaining parts of Maharashtra, Telangana & Andhra Pradesh, some parts of south Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and south Odisha, remaining parts of central Bay of Bengal and most parts of North Bay of Bengal today,the10thJune,2021.
- The Northern Limit of Monsoon  continues to pass through lat. 20.0°N/ Long. 60°E, lat. 20.5°N/ Long. 70°E, Surat,Nandurbar, Betul,Mandla,Bilaspur,Bolangir, Puri,22.5°N/89.5°E, 24.0°N/89.5°E and Baghdogra.
- Conditions are favourable for further advance of southwest monsoon into some more parts of Gujarat,Madhya Pradesh, remaining parts Chhattisgarh and Odisha,entire West Bengal and Jharkhand and some parts of Bihar and east Uttar Pradesh and remaining parts of north Bay of Bengal during next 48hours.
- The cyclonic circulation over Northwest Bay of Bengal extending up to midtropospheric level persists.Under its influence,a low pressure Area is likely to form over Northwest Bay of Bengal & neighbourhood during next 24 hours. it is likely to become more marked during subsequent 24 hours and move westnorthwestwards across Odisha.
- The trough at mean sea level from north Punjab to Northeast Bay of Bengal across south Haryana, south Uttar Pradesh, central parts of Jharkhand,north Odisha extendingupto0.9km above mean sealevel persists.
- The cyclonic circulation over south Uttar Pradesh extending up to 1.5km above mean sealevel persists.
- The offshore trough from north Maharashtra coast to north Kerala coast persists.
- The cyclonic circulation over Central parts of Arabian Sea between 3.1km &5.8 km above mean sealevel persists.
- The trough from the above cyclonic circulation over Central parts of Arabian Sea to Northeast Arabian Sea between 3.1km&5.8km above mean sea level persists.
- The cyclonic circulation over Central Pakistan & neighbourhood between 1.5&2.1 km above mean sealevel persists.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds Ayushman Bharat PMJAY on completion of three years
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the Ayushman Bharat PMJAY - the world’s largest healthcare scheme on completion of three years.
In a reply to MyGovIndia, the Prime Minister said;
"The importance of healthcare has been even more clearly understood in the year gone by.
It is our commitment to ensure top quality and affordable healthcare for our citizens. Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY is key to realising this vision. #3YearsofPMJAY"